Memorial Hall of Chen Huacheng

Memorial Hall of Chen Huacheng

The Memorial Hall of Chen Huacheng is a patriotic education base.

The Memorial Hall of Chen Huacheng presents the life of the renowned national hero of modern Chinese history, Chen Huacheng, through precious historical documents and artifacts. The exhibition, apart from the introductory hall, is divided into three major sections: “Enlisted in Youth, Achieved Military Glory,” “Appointed in Crisis, Shed Blood at Baoshan,” and “National Hero, Immortalized in History.” It highlights Chen Huacheng’s patriotic deeds as the Jiangnan Military Commander during the First Opium War’s “Wusong Battle,” where he bravely led troops to resist British invaders until his heroic death.

The memorial hall breaks away from traditional exhibition layouts, making full use of the height and depth of the historic building by designing the exhibit space across two levels. The first floor displays the life story of Chen Huacheng, while the second floor employs modern technologies such as large-scale prints, film, multimedia, and immersive scene reconstructions to artistically depict the dramatic moment when Chen Huacheng led soldiers in their valiant counterattack against the British invaders, enhancing both visual impact and educational value. To the north of the memorial hall lies Huacheng Square and a statue of Chen Huacheng, which can accommodate gatherings of up to a thousand people for various events.

The memorial hall is housed in the Dacheng Hall of the Confucius Temple, originally built in the 12th year of the Qianlong reign (1747). Preparations for the memorial hall began in April 1991, and it was completed and officially opened to the public on June 16, 1992, the 150th anniversary of Chen Huacheng’s martyrdom. Since January 28, 2003, the memorial has been open to the public free of charge and was designated as a Shanghai Patriotic Education Base that same year.

Address: No. 1 Youyi Road, Baoshan District (within Linjiang Park)

Postal Code: 201900

Phone: 66786322

Fax: 66786322

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00–16:00; closed on Mondays

Transportation: Buses 952B, 116, 728, Metro Line 3